Difference MakersThe Advertising spot above is reserved for companies,people and organizations that are making a difference in the Italian and Italian American communities. It's a free spot and changes periodically. Are you making a difference? Contact me. | If you’ve read some of my past “Brand Italy”posts you know I like to rant about companies that try to be Italian without actually trying to be Italian. There are a whole list of companies that introduce products using Italian food appeal and then label them Italian…the problem is,it’s not remotely [...] If you’re a regular reader of Italyville,you know that I’m passionate about true Italian brands and products. One of those products is ITALIAN extra virgin olive oil. I’m not talking about extra virgin olive oil that is brought into Italy from other countries to be mixed with Italian oil or simply [...] UPDATE:Just to clarify:I certainly realize that Italians eat packaged foods and other “porcheria”like anyone else and that Italian companies make (in my opinion) junk (like Barilla sauce,which we also have here) My point is this:Regardless of what you name it or who makes it or where you may [...] Happy June! Last week was a crazy week! I helped my brother move out of his house and into his new house,so there was plenty of catching up to do on the work front when I got back,which is why I haven’t posted much. Last night we had some friends over for [...] I took this photo at the Brimfield Antique Fair…. there’s something about a Vespa isn’t there? Vespa is an Italian “Super Brand”I’ll be posting more on Italian brands and Italian branding soon since brand marketing is what I do for a living. This Vespa reminded me of a Luna Pop song “50 Special.”[...] | Heading to Calabria? Need a travel consultant,place to stay or some great ideas for what to do? Contact Bella Vita Travel Consulting in Catanzaro. | Joe Maruca welcomes you to Italyville where he writes and rants about growing up Italian in Massachusetts,his experiences living and working in Bologna,visits to the family's Olive farm in Calabria and everything along the way. In America we're considered Italian,in Italy we've become Americani... but we're always at home in Italyville. Italyville.com All Content,graphics and photos on Italyville.com are property of Italyville.com unless otherwise noted and can not be used without permission. All rights reserved. |